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Position Title: SENIOR DIGITAL PRESERVATION SPECIALIST
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration
Announcement Number: IMP-12632498-25-BS Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, December 9, 2024 to Tuesday, December 17, 2024

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1. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

2. Are you a current National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) employee who has held or currently holds a permanent appointment in the competitive service?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a current National Archives and Records Administration employee serving under a special appointing authority such as VRA, Disabilities Program, etc?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you a current National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) employee currently holding (or have you previously held) on a permanent basis, a position in the competitive service with promotion potential equivalent to (or higher than) the full performance level of the position advertised in this vacancy announcement?

A. Yes

B. No

All (Federal and Non-Federal) applicants are required to submit their most recently completed annual performance appraisal (dated within 18 months from the closing date of the vacancy announcement), which identifies your official rating of record (must be at least "Fully Successful") AND is signed by the supervisor, OR a statement explaining why the performance appraisal/review/evaluation is unavailable OR incomplete. If you fail to provide a copy of the performance appraisal/review/evaluation, or a statement advising why it is unavailable, you will be removed from further consideration. N/A is not considered an acceptable response.

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2. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Please select the answer below that describes your status.

A. I am a current National Archives and Records Administration internal agency employee who is qualifying as a Status Eligible.

B. I am a current National Archives and Records Administration internal agency employee who is currently serving on a V.R.A appointment.

C. I am a current National Archives and Records Administration internal agency employee who possesses eligibility to be considered under Schedule A(u) disability.

D. I am a CTAP eligible.

E. None of the above.

Assessment 1

Specialized experience for the GS-13 level is defined as one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, that is directly related to the position, and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience must include:

Experience developing and implementing digital preservation strategies, technologies or procedures; AND
Experience performing detailed analysis of electronic record file formats or digital preservation technologies in order to prepare risk analyses; AND
Performing electronic record holding audits, providing recommendations, and performing digital preservation actions.

1. Select the answer that best describes your experience as stated above for the GS-13 level.

A. I have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level.

B. I do not meet the specialized experience.

2. Please indicate where this experience can be found in your resume with dates and position held. (limit 250 characters)

3. I have performed the following functions on program analyses, reviews, or audits to which I have been assigned. Select all that apply.

A. Assisted in establishing the project objectives, scope, methodology, milestones, and resource requirements.

B. Performed program tasks assigned to me.

C. Completed work with technical adequacy and in conformance with a body of professional standards.

D. Presented all or segments of status briefings with senior management.

E. Drafted findings and recommendations.

F. Summarized the results of ongoing/completed work for the purposes of communicating in a format other than a traditional report.

G. None of the above.

4. Choose the statement(s) that describe(s) your experience establishing and maintaining documentation of operating procedures, and other associated documentation.

A. I have developed and implemented a strategy for policies, procedures, and departmental activities.

B. I have interpreted and communicated policies, procedures, and regulations, resulting in the need for minimal clarifications.

C. I have prepared oral and written reports and presentations, with collateral materials to support the understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations (i.e., graphs, charts, and reports that are clear concise and effective).

D. I have developed handbooks and development of original training content.

E. I have developed briefing papers or talking points for senior managers.

F. None of the above.

5. Choose the statement that best describes your experience in providing instruction and employee training on digital preservation topics.

A. I have no experience in providing employee training on digital preservation topics.

B. I have participated in providing informal on-the-job training to peers on digital preservation topics.

C. I have given formal training presentations or instruction on digital preservation topics.

D. In addition to providing informal on-the-job training to peers and/or subordinates, I have been responsible for identifying training needs, recommending different types of training, and personally giving formal training presentations on a wide variety of digital preservation topics.

6. Choose the statement(s) that describe(s) your experience extracting, gathering, interpreting, and analyzing highly complex information to discern patterns, trends, and relationships and to draw conclusions by applying rules that involve many steps.

A. I have no education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have education and training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor, manager, or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task on the job with close supervision from a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have trained others so they can perform this task or others normally consult me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

7. Please indicate all of the following with which you have demonstrated experience:

A. Operations - ensuring that digital preservation functions are operating and aligned with and contribute to an organization's strategic vision and mission.

B. Performing analysis and developing recommendations regarding digital preservation program activities.

C. Quantitative and qualitative analysis.

D. Project management.

E. Performing and coordinating services related to digital preservation.

F. None of the above.

8. Which of the following best describes your experience in identifying problems and recommending solutions?

A. I have identified potential problems and referred them to an appropriate official or other person for resolution

B. I have identified potential problems and recommended ways to solve them

C. I have taken charge of and effectively resolved problems on my own and have taken steps to prevent problems from recurring.

D. I have taken charge of and effectively resolved problems on my own.

E. None of the above.

9. Which of the following statements best describes your experience facilitating meetings with stakeholders?

A. I organize, lead, and facilitate meetings with senior leadership with senior leadership or stakeholders.

B. I participate in meetings with senior leadership or stakeholders.

C. I am not involved in meetings with senior leadership or stakeholders.

10. Select all of the following statements that describe your experience interacting with a variety of people to achieve effective digital preservation solutions?

A. I have facilitated digital preservation communications and activities between organizational entities.

B. I have independently planned and conducted meetings digital preservation topics.

C. I have provided guidance and advice to peers on digital preservation.

D. I have served on focus groups, committees, or project teams with regard to digital preservation.

E. None of the above.

11. Please select all of the forms of communication with which you have had experience developing and/or implementing. Check all that apply.

A. Reports to management.

B. Presentations.

C. Functional requirements document.

D. Training plans/scripts.

E. Procedural workflows or SOPs.

F. Project plans.

G. Datasets or Linked Open Data.

H. Data Visualization.

I. None of the above.

12. Select all standards, systems, or processes you have experience working with:

A. ISO 16363: 2012 Audit and Certification of Trustworthy Digital Repositories.

B. Digital Preservation Systems, such as NARA’s Electronic Records Archive (ERA), Preservica, Archivematica, or Rosetta.

C. File Format Identification and Characterization.

D. Research into File Formats to Determine Risk.

E. Developing Strategies for File Format Risk Mitigation.

F. Executing Strategies for File Format Risk Mitigation.

G. Evaluation of Digital Preservation Program Maturity to Document Program Risk.

H. None of the above.

13. Which of the following statements best describes your experience analyzing, developing, and proposing appropriate strategies, risk criteria, and standards for the preservation of electronic record holdings?

A. I have led teams in gathering, evaluating, and analyzing data to form sound conclusions and recommendations that are supported by facts gathered and that meet stated objectives.

B. I have gathered, evaluated, and analyzed data to form sound conclusions and recommendations that are supported by facts gathered and that meet stated objectives.

C. I have conducted research and analyzed data.

D. I have performed routine research and analysis.

E. I have no experience listed above.

14. Select the statement that best describes your experience with risk analysis for digital collections in order to determine the best methods for preserving files.

A. I have worked with digital collections under close supervision, and was given direction on the best methods for preserving files.

B. I have worked independently with digital collections, and decided the best methods for preserving files.

C. I am considered the expert in my area on working with digital collections, and my direction and input is sought after to preserve files.

D. None of the above.

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